Occupational Therapy in Community-Based Practice Settings / Scaffa PhD OTR/L FAOTA, Marjorie E.

Be prepared for the growing opportunities to practice in community-based settings with the 2nd Edition of this groundbreaking resource.

From basic principles and policy issues through the variety of settings to the future role of the OT, a noted authority in the field introduces you to all aspects of this rapidly expanding field of practice. You’ll be prepared to take on new roles, to take unusual risks, and to envision service in creative ways.

Reviews of the 1st Edition 

"This book is highly recommended not only to occupational therapy students and educators but to occupational therapy practitioners as well. For those employed in traditional hospital settings, the abundance of information may certainly help them expand their thinking about the scope of occupational therapy practice."

—Karen Butler, Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy

"The text is easily readable and contains chapter key terms and learning objectives which help accentuate information. This text provides a much needed resource for occupational therapists who currently are, or plan to in the future, practice in the community."

—Peggy Wittman, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Occupational Therapy in Health Care Journal

"Very comprehensive. Reviews a variety of possible settings for community practice and appears to cover the process from the beginning on through."

—Anne Marie Knecht, MA, OTR/L, Florida International University, Miami, FL